La Mancha Wine Tour from Madrid
Enjoy a wine tour from Madrid to Bodegas Osborne Malpica in the Castilla region. La Mancha is the world's largest wine producing area... Read more
Cuenca - Castilla la Mancha
Castilla y la Mancha - an autonomous region in central Spain, encompassing the provinces of Toledo, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Albacete. It was established as an autonomous region in 1982. It is in the historical region of New Castile. Its plains are drained by the Tagus and the Guadiana rivers, and it is bordered by the Iberian range, the Baetic range, and the Morena range.  Wonderful mountainous scenery and valley views, historic cities and castles are well worth the visit.
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Castilla y la Mancha Hotels:
ALBACETE
Albacete - located 173 miles southeast of Madrid.  The settlement was originally named Al-Basit, "the plain," by the Moors. The city has been known as a center for the manufacture of fine daggers, scissors, and knives.  Albacete is not known as a tourist destination, but its sights include the new cathedral and the Museo de Albacete.
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Albacete - Cathedral
Europa Hotel Albacete  ***
Europa Hotel is located in the Albacete city centre. High Court, Town Hall, Commercial and entertainment areas are some of the interesting places, which guests can explore. The hotel has 115 guestrooms with all modern amenities that are at one's disposal. In addition it offers conference and exhibition rooms for the convenience of its guests. 
NH Albar Hotel Albacete  ***
NH Albar Hotel is located in the Albacete midtown in the commercial, financial, tourist and cultural district. It is just ten minutes away from the Trade Fair and has an easy access to city's exits.  The hotel provides 52 guestrooms, all equipped with modern amenities and caters to the needs of its future guests. 
Exterior Views Parador de Albacete, Albacete ***
Located on the plains of La Mancha, in a setting which offers the appropriate conditions for open-air activities, the Parador offers the traveller all the privileges necessary to enjoy a peaceful, relaxed stay. The garden and the swimming pool create an atmosphere which invites you to rest, to stroll or to have a refreshing dip on warm summer evenings. This La Mancha country house, with its attractive corridor, is characterized on the inside by an elegant simplicity, where the natural light acquires prominence. Large windows and immaculate wood combine with the luminosity of comfortable bedrooms. 
San Antonio Hotel Albacete  ****
San Antonio Hotel Albacete is located in the city centre near the Council and Audience. It offers meeting rooms with dinning facilities for the convenience of its guests.  All the 35 guestrooms provided by the hotel are intact of modern amenities that cater to the needs of its guests. The hotel has a restaurant and cafeteria, where the multilingual staff serves its guests with delicacies. 
San Jose Hotel Albacete  ***
The San Jose Hotel is located in the centre of Albacete, next to the Abelardo Sanchez Park. It is also next to the Municipal Library and near the police station. The rooms are decorated in perfect harmony with its surroundings and are well equipped with a great level of comfort. Guests will find a relaxing setting in the hotel's cafeteria. The hotel has a large meeting room with all the audiovisual media within reach, so that you can carry out your professional activities with the greatest convenience.
ALCOLEA DEL PINAR (GUADALAJARA PROVINCE)Click to view map
Zenit Alcolea Hotel Guadalajara  ***
The Hotel Zenit Alcolea is located in the beautiful city of Alcolea del Pinar - Guadalajara. This zone offers one several features in regard with tourism and wonderful landscapes in order to practice or take advantage of plenty of activities and enjoy ones favourite sport as well.  All the guestrooms at the hotel are well decorated with fine taste, sophisticated elegance and furnished with the best comforts. The hotel as well radiates a graciously warm welcome and one is guaranteed a pleasurable stay.
ALMAGRO (CIUDAD REAL PROVINCE)
Almagro - the town was captured by the Order of Calatrava during the Reconquest, and hence the castle of Calatrava la Nueva was built to the south west of the town. The town consists of  narrow cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses. Architecturally impressive,  Almagro boasts its colonnaded stone Plaza Mayor, with distinctive enclosed, green balconies.
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Castle - Almagro
Exterior Views and Entrance Parador de Almagro, Ciudad Real Province ****
The Convent of San Francisco, built by the Dávila de la Cueva family in 1596, is located in a historical-artistic position of great interest, which offers the traveller the opportunity to discover the most beautiful parts of this town and the natural spaces surrounding it, among which stand out the Tablas de Daimiel. The inner rooms are welcoming with an elegant, peaceful air, with the 14 inner courtyards, the splendid garden and the swimming pool standing out from the ensemble. The bedrooms, installed in the former monastic cells, also offer peace and quiet. Beautiful galleries, wood and latticework complete the inner atmosphere.
CIUDAD REAL
Ciudad Real - capital of the province of Ciudad Real.  The capital was founded by King Alfonso X in the 13th century to fight against the power of the military order of Calatrava.  It has a stop on the AVE high-speed rail line and has begun to grow as a long-distance commuter suburb of Madrid.
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Ciudad Real views
NH Ciudad Real Hotel  ***
The NH Ciudad Real Hotel is situated in the heart of the city, near to the Cathedral and City Hall. A business centre is provided for guests visiting on work, while guests can also make use of plenty other services like function rooms, vending machines and many more. This hotel offers 91 rooms, which are all equipped with the modern facilities in order to carter to all need and requirements of its guests.
Parador de Manzanares, Manzanares, Ciudad Real  *** 
Located in a La Mancha style country house in Manzanares, the Parador De Manzanares is placed between three most beautiful nature reserves of the country, which are Cabaneros, the Ruidera Lagoons and the Tablas De Daimiel. The hotel has well-appointed rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, provides an affable and friendly atmosphere.  You can dine at the onsite restaurant, which serves regional specialities and also enjoy a fine drink at the bar.  Conference facilities are available for people on business travel. During leisure, you can relax at the pool or explore the city
Santa Cecilia Hotel Ciudad Real  ****
Located in the historical and commercial centre of the city close to Plaza del Pilar. Only 45 minutes from Madrid by car and near the AVE train station.  The hotel has a total of 70 rooms. 60 are standard and 10 superior. They are stylish in decoration with warm and elegant colours creating a welcoming atmosphere.  All of them have full bathroom.  The restaurant is a large room with capacity up to 140 people serving a La carte and daily menu. Regional cuisine is available as well as International specialities.Buffet breakfast provided.  This is a very convenient hotel for those looking for comfort and functionality.
Silken Hotel Alfonso X Ciudad Real ****
The hotel is located right in the centre of the financial and historic area of the city. It is close to the Plaza Mayor and Town Hall. It is just 10 minutes from the fair site and has easy access to the main roads and Ave train station.  This hotel offers functional and modern rooms, which come fully equipped with heating/ air conditioning, full bathroom, hairdryer, colour TV, satellite channels, mini bar and safe deposit box. There are 70 rooms and 3 suites, all of which are beautifully decorated.  There is a restaurant available where guests can enjoy traditional and international cuisine.  The hotel also has a cafeteria and meeting rooms. The access to the hotel for coaches is not possible they have to park at 200 metres from the main entrance.
CUENCA
Cuenca - Mountain top town, renowned for its "Casas Colgadas", or hanging houses, the city is literally hewn out of rock.  Wonderful countryside and views.
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Cuenca views
Exterior Views Parador de Cuenca, Cuenca  ****
Located opposite to Cuenca's Suspended Houses, whose acces, like that of the old center, is the extraordinary metal bridge. The N-III is the reference road from Madrid at the turn off from Tarancon, or from Valencia through Motilla del Palancar.  There are 62 rooms distributed over 3 floors, the second being the largest. Some of the rooms have views over the cloister, but the most solicited are the ones overlooking the city, gorges and hanging houses.  Visitors can sample the typical Cuencan cuisine, which is tasty and spicy reflecting the region's hunting and fishing. To accompany the meals there are excellent wines. In addition, one can sample the typical Cuencan Resoli liquor, made of spirits, coffee and sugar.  Cuenca is a truly original city hewn out of rock.
Parador de Alarcón, Cuenca  **** 
This Parador hotel is located on a meander of the River Jucar, on a promontory, on the boundary of La Mancha and Levante. It is just at the entrance of the town itself and easily found.  Every room is uniquely decorated and individual. They have been furnished with wood furniture, some with four-poster beds and some with medieval style. The rooms in the tower deserve to be highlighted, from the castle windows there are delightful views of the town, the deep gorge and the River Jucar surrounded by the plains of Cuenca.  The cuisine available at the restaurant is typical of the region which includes, amongst others, specialities such as El Morteruelo (finely chopped spiced and breaded pork), Los Zarajos (cured lamb tripe) and Las Gachas De Almortas (another pork dish). Other cities are within easy reach by car; these are Cuenca (famous for its Hanging Houses) and the Ciudad Encantada (The Enchanted City) which resembles a silent ghost city because of the singular stone shapes.
GUADALAJARA
Guadalajara - capital of the province of Guadalajara. It is located roughly 60 km northeast of Madrid on the Henares River. It has several historic buildings such as the Palacio del Infantado, as well as many churches.
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Guadalajara
AC Guadalajara Hotel Guadalajara ****
Located in the historical centre of the city, AC Guadalajara Hotel is near to the Infantado Palace and is very well connected to Madrid. The hotel boasts 103 air-conditioned bedrooms that are comfortable and equipped with all the necessary amenities.  The refined and stylish decor of the on site restaurant creates a sophisticated ambience in which clients are able to enjoy delicious cuisine with an individual flair of the chef. The hotel boasts 7 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 786 people. 
Tryp Guadalajara, Guadalajara ****
Designed to meet the need for quality hotel facilities and a convention, congress and meeting centre in the emerging industrial and business centre of the Henares Corridor - an innovative hotel whose modern and comfortable rooms are equipped with all of the latest technological facilities. The hotel's extensive, adaptable meeting facilities are the ideal choice for training courses, seminars, video conferences, meetings, wedding receptions and any other type of event.
MANZANARES
Manzanares - A picturesque town in the Sierra de Guadarama at the foot of La Pedriza mountain. Its 15th century castle is a jewel of civil architecture. It is worthwhile taking a stroll through La Pedriza park and along the banks of the Manzanares river.  Location is 47 Kilometers from Madrid.
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Manzanares Castle
Room Parador de Manzanares, Manzanares, Ciudad Real  ***
This Parador hotel is located in a La Mancha style country house in Manzanares, between three of the most beautiful nature reserves of the country. The Ruidera Lagoons and the Tablas de Daimiel, the trees, shrubs, gardens and plants fill the space with green and along with its swimming pool, make it a very desirable spot in the La Mancha landscape.  The common rooms in the hotel have wooden furniture, leather chairs and wrought iron wall lights, which contribute to an affable and friendly atmosphere. In addition every room is equipped with all facilities to provided maximum satisfaction for all its guests.
SIGÜENZA
Sigüenza - a beautiful and inviting city, enriched by the passing of time although its medieval character is relatively unchanged. Stroll through the winding streets of the city contemplating interesting monuments and visiting shops filled with local artisan crafts.
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Siguenza street view
Exterior Views Parador de Sigüenza, Sigüenza  - Guadalajara Province ****
The hotel as it is known, used to be a Visigothic castle, then an Arab fort and then an Espiscopal Palace. It was the castle's final inhabitants, gentile servants of god, who gave this fortress its robust and splendid personality.  The rooms are intimate and cosy. The ones on the first floor are decorated in blue with medieval furniture and the rooms on the second floor are decorated in red.  Situated in a splendid vaulted room and decorated in the most medieval style, it provides local and regional cuisine, such as roast kid, cod with mushrooms and cheese or meat conserve.  The Castle of Sigüenza dominates the town from the highest part, presiding over its historical and artistic heritage.
VALDEPEÑAS
Valdepeñas - or "Valley of Stones" - welknown for its wines, is  located in the center of Campo de Calatrava, and is a strategic area of communications between Madrid and Andalucia.
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Valdepenas views
Tryp El Hidalgo Valdepeñas ***
The hotel is situated in a residential area, surrounded by gardens and pine trees. This is a large in extension hotel due to the place where it is located. It comprises 41 double bungalows at floor level. It is not a high building. Lobby: It is very big and is decorated in the traditional style of this area. The rooms are spacious, all with complete bathroom and terrace, connecting to the swimming pool and private parking.  This hotel is located close to the national main road of Madrid to Andalucia, 6 kilometres away from Valdepenas, the heart of La Mancha and the famous wine region.
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